Dear Alice,

 As you’re preparing for the back-to-school rush, there may be one thing you forgot about on your lists. Surely you have school supplies, haircuts, shoes, and medical records all on your list; but what about the health aspect of your child’s school year?

It is important to separate fact from fiction, especially when discussing your eyesight. Knowing how to take good care of your eyes is the first step in pro

Dear Alice,

 I’ve always been self-conscious about the way I look, even after I started my diet and fitness journey. What can I do to not get bogged down about the way I look from time to time?

When an individual in a nursing home applies for Medicaid benefits, the Medicaid agency will examine the applicant’s financial statements to determine if any assets were transferred during the five years prior to application.  If assets were transferred to someone other than a spouse or a disabled child for less than fair market value, the agency will impose a period of ineligibility, i.e. a penalty period.  The individual will not be eligible for Medicaid benefits and will be required to pay privately until the penalty period expires.